Pest Control Technician (Sign On Incentive)
About the role
We're looking for a motivated Residential Pest Control Technician with experience in sales and home inspections. This role focuses on conducting detailed inspections, identifying pest issues, and closing sales while delivering excellent customer service. You will have a daily route where you will treat customers' homes with various pest control treatments, techniques, and inspections. You will strive to solve customers' pest concerns while exemplifying excellent customer service, maintaining customer relationships, and providing strategic recommendations.
Saela is looking to continue growing and expanding our team while creating long-term opportunities for growth and advancement. Saela strongly believes in promoting from within and mentoring all employees to help them reach their career goals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough inspections of residential properties to find points of entry for insects and rodents
- Identify pest infestations and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Communicate clearly with customers about findings, treatment plans, preventative measures, and additional services
- Treat approximately 12 to 14 homes per day on a consistent route
- Build long-term customer relationships through reliable, high-quality service
- Occasionally travel to the warehouse in Lynnwood, WA for meetings, training, restocking, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months sales experience
- Minimum 6 months of home inspection experience
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Customer-focused and self-motivated
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening
- Must be 18 or over
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be clean-shaven for safety purposes (may occasionally wear a respirator)
- Must be comfortable going into crawl spaces and attics
Preferred qualifications
Previous experience in pest control, HVAC, solar, internet, cable, running an independent route, or other types of in-home technician experience.
Benefits
- $30 – $40 per hour (base + service & sales commissions + monthly bonuses)
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for anyone with an active Washington pest control license
- Paid training at $25 per hour
- PTO and paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits available
- 401(k) with company match and a generous employee stock purchase program
- Company vehicle to take home with a fuel card
- Company cell phone or bi-monthly reimbursement